Henry and Perry have a total of 77 stickers. If Henry gives Perry 22 stickers, Perry will have 6 times as many stickers as him. Find
(a) Henry's stickers
(b) Perry's stickers
|
Henry |
Perry |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 22 |
6 u - 22 |
77 |
Change |
- 22 |
+ 22 |
|
After |
1 u |
6 u |
7 u |
(a)
Total number of stickers
= 1 u + 6 u
= 7 u
7 u = 77
1 u = 77 ÷ 7 = 11
Number of stickers that Henry has
= 1 u + 22
= 11 + 22
= 33
(b)
Number of stickers that Perry has
= 77 - 33
= 44
Answer(s): (a) 33; (b) 44